fading

Meanings

• Verb

  The process of gradually becoming obscure or imperceptible; waning.

  - "The sun is fading in the west."
  - "The sound of the ocean is fading as we sail away."

• Verb

  To cause (something) to become less distinct or clear; make (an image or picture) less sharp or clear.

  - "The image on the old television set was starting to fade."
  - "The colors in the painting were beginning to fade."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

weaken , wither , blanch , bleach , decrease , diminish , wane

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fading
ade , cade , grave , wave

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Variants

List of all variants of fading that leads to same result
fade , faded , fader , faders , fades , fading

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to pass away' or 'to die'. The current meaning developed from the idea of something gradually disappearing.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fade out' is often used in film and television to describe the gradual disappearance of a scene or character.

2. The phenomenon of 'fading memories' refers to the gradual loss of recall of past events over time.

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Related Concepts

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1. wane: To decrease in amount, degree, or intensity; to recede or diminish.

2. obscure: To make less clear or distinct; to hide or conceal.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fading' is often used to describe the gradual decline of a character or situation. In art, it can refer to the deterioration of a painting or photograph over time.

How to Memorize "fading"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sun setting behind the horizon, gradually disappearing from view.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fade' with 'disappear' or 'pass away'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'F' is for 'Fading' - The process of becoming less distinct or clear.

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